Updating Google Earth

I've read several post on here that it's not worth paying for the plus version.

i agree

I would like to see some comments of prople who already are using Google Earth Pro if it is worth the upgrade. I know it is only $20 but is it really better? Pro's and Con's. Thanks

cjames

isn't the difference that when you buy you get more types of maps like the topo maps?

The following link will explain the difference
between Google free, plus, and Pro:

http://earth.google.com/product_comparison.html

I hope this help.

Robert

20 bucks for a whole year is not to bad for the extra feature though. -AD

I say if the feature is there that you want then do it. I am still learning google earth but eventually once I feel more comfortable with it I might upgrade to the Plus version.

Michael

Using Google Earth Plus, one can import up to 100 POI in a csv file, and save that as a kml file; e.g., one can import several area groups (e.g., state groups) each with less than 100 POI.

For the $20, I was first disappointed but after using it a while I started appreciating the way that I could set my Garmin's grid to Lat/Lon hddd*mm'ss.s to be the same as Google Earth, then I could locate my waypoint in Google Earth and then plug in the GPS readings into my Garmin mapsource and then have a 100% matchup. As a bonus I would also have the elevation

Surprised nobody mentioned what a good job and service is provided by: http://gpsvisualizer.com/convert?form=address

http://stevemorse.org/jcal/latlon.php
I have been using this to convert addresses into coordinates for uploading POI files.

I still havent heard from anyone that the Plus version is better..even if you can download a few POI..I can do that in Mapsource too
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Google Earth Plus

A must for mapping enthusiasts.

Intended for personal use, Google Earth Plus is a $20 annual subscription upgrade to Google Earth. Buy now.
Why buy Google Earth Plus?

Intensify your Google Earth experience with these added features:

* Enhanced network access for faster performance
* Real-time GPS tracking and track/waypoint import –- for upload of data from select GPS devices
o Verified support for Magellan and Garmin devices only
o Does not support export of tracks or waypoints to a GPS
* Greater-than-screen-resolution printing – for impressive hardcopies
* Spreadsheet importer – to import locations from .CSV files

How to buy?

1. Download and install Google Earth.
2. In the Help menu, select "Upgrade to Plus" or buy it now .
3. Follow the online instructions to unlock the Google Earth Plus feature

*Note: While Google Earth Plus has additional capabilities, the underlying imagery is the same for all versions of Google Earth.

I see TOM TOM is now claiming they can get Google maps. ..But this Says Magellen And Garmin only..

I think they must mean google maps not Google earth maps...

I was also debating paying for Google Earth Plus for a while too, but I have found that some of the free sites are just as helpful if you are just trying to convert an address to a Lat/Long.

I really like the batch option of:

http://stevemorse.org/jcal/latlonbatch.html